Best Buy Employee

Best Buy Employee

Ron Mexico

Vienna, VA

Male, 36

I worked at the Westwood, CA Best Buy, just long enough to qualify for the employee discount, buy a bunch of stuff for me and my friends, and then bail. I worked in the "Digital Imaging" section (think: digital cameras and assorted accessories). I can't complain too much...the discount was meh. Working in this Best Buy meant I got to see two celebs in the store (Alan Alda just off his West Wing Emmy nom), Ryan Phillipe, and a pre-HIMYM Neal Patrick Harris at the Harris Teeter.

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Last Answer on November 16, 2016

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Can you add your employee discount to an item that is already on sale during Black Friday? Also, example: Your working during the time of a midnight release of a product that you really want. Would you be able to set aside one of that product for u?

Asked by Tre' about 11 years ago

It's been a while, but my guess is that you wouldn't be able to. The screaming deals you can get on Black Friday are saved for customers and there are often limited quantities. Also, these are probably sold below what you could get for the employee discount anyway, as they are "loss leaders" intended to drive traffic to the store, so they are sometimes sold at a loss.

I fear that my sister might have returned a $50 item to best buy, with a different serial number. The store accepted it, but she feels guilty and confessed to me. She has never done this before (she claims). What is likely to occur?

Asked by ConcernedBrother over 9 years ago

Don't worry about this, if they didn't bring it up to you when you returned it, it's not likely they have any recourse. The time for them to have stopped this was to prevent the return when she attempted to do so.

I lost my android phone and I have a best buy warranty. Do you think I can get a free phone off of that warranty?

Asked by tt over 10 years ago

Depends on the warranty terms. My guess is no since the warranty likely only covers damage and not loss.

I just got hired here, is the best buy discount immediate or do I have to wait a certain amount of time?

Asked by Nick B. about 10 years ago

It's been a while, but i believe the discount only goes into effect a while after you have been gainfully employed.

Did you ever see a customer get caught stealing? Did Best Buy press charges or just take the merchandise back and issue a warning?

Asked by Coach Chris almost 12 years ago

I've never witnessed a customer get caught stealing, though i have witnessed the aftermath of it (the confusion, the recriminations). I didn't work loss prevention so I can't speak to their tactics, but I do have a good friend who used to work security for Target. They didn't issue warnings and would press charges.

do best buy employees get a discount on a expensive flash for a dslr?

I know ya'll get 50% off on lens

Asked by Omar over 10 years ago

I believe the employee discount on these types of items is actually pretty thin; where BB makes money is on accessories like cables, batteries, etc. The cameras themselves along with the lenses are low margin items for retailers like BB.

I want to work at best buy and i just put in a job application for merchandise and i would like to know what i should do like i wasn't the job. I am always into technology i want to study in Computer engineering what should i do at the interview?

Asked by Jesus Orta over 9 years ago

Jesus, I'm not sure what you're asking but it sounds like you want to apply for a job and are wondering about the interview. Basically, with any job interview, you should have good answers to some basic questions, like "Why do you want to work here" and "What do you know about the department you want to work in." Think about the things you know about that would make you useful in the department, and how your interests are a fit for the needs of your department. Also, if you have any other work experience that would be useful, you would probably want to mention that. One last bit - retail is notorious for employee turnover, so if you're able to convey that you're in it for the long haul, that can't hurt.